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Land Rover Defender

2023 only

108 classified complaints 8 recalls

2023 Land Rover Defender have 108 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 8 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2023 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Land Rover Defender report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2023 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 28 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 20 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 61,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 10 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 9 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 5 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 5 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2023 model year. See the full Land Rover Defender report for every year and full specs/safety data.